Debra, My limited understanding of unemployment is that it is an insurance paid for by companies. The total amount is based on how many employees, and the risk of lay offs in the given industry. Once a minimum is met, the company doesn't pay any more in unless they have a lay off, and benefits are used. I know tax money is used in running this department, but I thought most came from State rather than Federal tax dollars. As for demos or reps making noise I think both sides have done their part. Actions speak louder than words. Kasey
And not extending the unemployment benefits that ran out at Christmastime for the first 800,000 unemployed workers riles me, especially since that's a tax fund every worker pays into for their entire working life, and then those benefits are taxed heavily in the following year, penalties for not paying enough tax included, so unemployment benefits are NOT a free handout. The Democrats tried to get benefits extended and supposedly Bush was in favor of that, but the Republicans in Congress were not. (Strange how Bush can manage to get his way in everything else.) And people don't think there's any difference between the parties? Anyone surprised that Bush is now wondering who to put on the Supreme Court? Anyone surprised that there are anti-abortion laws being considered now? Uh, oh, I'm about to start screeching! So, yes, the Democrats will need to be very noisy. Debra SheaGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
